Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 7 hours 10 minutes.
Addis Ababa is two hours ahead of Brussels and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are five Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, go for the 21:25 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:05 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BRU to ADD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 86.89% of services arriving as scheduled, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier for BRU to ADD flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRU and ADD:
Frankfurt Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
At the moment, $651 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $960. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BRU to ADD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BRU to ADD.
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Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the departures from Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BRU:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider booking a hotel near ADD if you're catching a late Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from Green Motion.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Addis Ababa in April.
Before locking in your flight from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BRU to ADD in November if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another favourite stop in Ethiopia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.